Tired staff and pupils are today reflecting on the highly successful 'Her-Style' performances staged in the School Assembly Hall on Monday 15th (2 shows), Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th December. The community came out in force to support the school with over 1100 adults and children attending the 4 performances. This support for the school is very much appreciated.

A massive thank you goes to all the pupils, staff and community members that contributed in any small way to the success of this event. Special mention must go to Producer and Director Mrs Louise Graham for her outstanding contribution over recent months.

Ordered DVDs are now available for collection from the school office. There are about 12 spare copies (priced at £8 each) which would make an ideal Christmas present. Interested individuals can contact the school office (02830 878246) to place an order.

18/12/14 - Year 12 Modular & Mock Exams (January 2015)

Year 12 pupils are reminded that January will be a busy month. In addition to ongoing controlled assessment, pupils will be completing a number of important modular examinations in English, Maths and LLW starting on Wednesday 7th January.

Following this, our mock examinations will be held from Monday 12th to Thursday 15th January (click on link below for mock timetable). Pupils will be free to leave school early for home study during this period if they have no afternoon examinations, while a supervised study room will be available for those that wish to remain.

Congratulations to the Year 10 pupils for an excellent display of Christmas Cakes. The winners will be announced during assembly in the New Year.

12/12/14 - School Association Non-Uniform Day

Our School Association held a Non-Uniform Day today with pupils donating £1 for the privilege of not having to wear their school uniform.

All participants found their name entered in the hat for 8 Christmas treats. Unfortunately for the girls, there was limited success with only Hannah Hughes winning. For the boys Calvin Conn, Mark Giffin, James Kennedy, William McBride Joseph Mitchell, Jason Whitcroft & Aaron Whyte were successful in the draw which was conducted by School Association Members George Blackwood, Ruth Smyth and Allison Johnston.

Congratulations to all prize winners.

10/12/14 - Final Preparations in Place

Final preparations for our production 'Her-Style' are almost complete as the curtain opens on Monday 15 December with a morning show for local primary schools. Following this, there are 3 further evening performances on Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th December (all starting at 7.30pm).

The sound system was installed today while costumes have now arrived - so excitement is starting to build!

Friends of Newtownhamilton High School are reminded that limited tickets are still available to purchase at the school office. Tickets are keenly priced at £5 per adult and £3 for a primary school child.

'Her-Style' Tickets Still Available

06/12/14 - End of Term Key Dates

As we approach the end of a very busy school term, listed below are some key dates:

Friday 19 December: End of Term Christmas Party (closing time still to be confirmed)

Please note that the Spring term will commence on Monday 5 January 2014.

Tickets for 'Her-Style' are still available to purchase at the school office

06/12/14 - Community Carol Service & Cake Display

Our annual Community Carol Service will take place on Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 10.30am in St. John's Parish Church, Newtownhamilton (kindly granted). Pupils from local primary schools and Newtownhamilton High will contribute during the service.

Following the service, tea/coffee and mince pies will be served back in the Home Economics department of Newtownhamilton High School. This will provide an opportunity for parents, grandparents and community members to view the Christmas cakes that have been made by the Year 10 pupils.

Community members and parents are welcome to attend this event.

Pictured above is the Newtownhamilton High Choir performing in December 2013

Mr Cousins, who previously worked in Craigavon Senior High School (Lurgan Campus), will combine his VP duties with the teaching of Motor Vehicles & Road User Studies, Careers and LLW.

Recently appointed Principal Mr Neil Megaw stated "I am delighted to welcome Mr Andrew Cousins to Newtownhamilton High School. I am confident that he will fit in perfectly with the special ethos that exists here and that he will support ourcommitted team of staff, parents, pupils and governors in the continued development of the school".

Tickets for our school production of 'Her-Style' are selling fast so those interested in attending should contact the school office at the first available opportunity in order to avoid disappointment.

Producer & Director Mrs L Graham and her team of staff and pupils have been putting the hours in recently in order to ensure that 'everything will be alright on the night'. The set is now in place while costumes are starting to appear in school.

Tickets are keenly priced at £5 per adult and £3 for a primary school child. A DVD will also be available to purchase at £8. For further information, please contact the school office (02830 878246).